Tag Archives: California
Festival of Lights at Mission Inn
I have wanted to see the Festival of Lights at the Mission Inn in Riverside for years. We finally went last week and it did not disappoint. The Inn was built in 1902 and is considered the largest Mission Revival … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Christmas lights, Festival of Lights, Mission Inn, Riverside
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Sky Candy
We are lucky enough to see some beautiful sunsets off our balcony. I took these shots a few months ago and was struck by how the clouds resembled cotton candy. The mountains are just right of center. I love seeing … Continue reading
Queen Califia’s Magical Circle, Part III
Queen Califia’s Magical Circle is the only American sculpture garden, and the last major international project created by Niki de Saint Phalle. In part II, I told you I’d be focusing on de Saint Phalle’s shades of blue. Under the … Continue reading
Queen Califia’s Magical Circle, Part II
Back to Queen Califia’s Magical Circle. This time I’ll focus on de Saint Phalle’s totem-like sculptures surrounding Queen Califia. The “totems” are covered with symbols and forms from Native American, Pre-Columbian, and Mexican art as well as the artist’s own … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Escondido, Kit Carson Park, mosaics, Queen Califia's Magical Circle, totem-like sculptures
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Queen Califia’s Magical Circle, Part I
About a year ago, we went to see a sculpture garden created by artist Niki de Saint Phalle. It’s located in Kit Carson Park in Escondido. Unfortunately, the garden was closed and wouldn’t open for another year due to vandalism … Continue reading
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Tagged California, Kit Carson Park, Niki de Saint Phalle, sculpture garden
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Variations on a Sunset
I don’t think I’ll ever get tired of sunsets at the beach. Each one is so different and so beautiful. What’s struck me recently is how the sky changes just a few feet in another direction: Facing west. Looking towards … Continue reading
And Summer Begins
I thought a beach photo would be appropriate for Memorial Day weekend, since it heralds the beginning of summer. Yes, I know it’s not official until June, but in the U.S. this weekend really starts things off. I have a … Continue reading
Pannikin Coffee and Tea
I’ve always meant to go to the Pannikin Coffee and Tea in Encinitas, but never got there somehow. The one in Del Mar is where I used to go before it closed down. Now I think I’ll be hitting this … Continue reading
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Tagged antiques, California, Encinitas, Pannikin Coffee & Tea, pastries, pies, Santa Fe Railroad Station
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San Francisco Pastels
I think I may have mentioned that I love the architecture in San Francisco. So much character, so much elegance. We don’t have a lot of that in San Diego and it’s one thing I really miss about the East … Continue reading
Mixed Colors
I went up to the Flower Fields in Carlsbad last week for this shot. I’m writing my memoir about traveling in the Middle East and Europe, so no time for a long post today. I’ll have a longer post on … Continue reading
Pearls & Prose 